ms460 mods

[clyde]

I would like to put a dual port mufler and a K&N air filter.. Does anyone know the part # for the muffler.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this idea, will it help, and if so why?
And the part # for the air filter woud be helpfull also.  And maybe where to get them.   If someone would buy them for me that would be the best.
clyde

[fishhuntcutwood]

All you need to buy is the front cover, not the whole muffler.  The front cover should be about $28, versus $60 for an entire muffler. The part number you need is 1128 140 0801.  I've got a dual port front on my 044, 440, and 460.  I see it as a standard mod on these saws.  Easy, cheap, factory authorized, warrantee-abiding, bolt-on upgrade.  It will definately help.

As far as the airfilter, I can't speak to the K&N.  I use a stock filter because I like to keep the stock filter cover on it to protect the filter when out in the woods cutting with it.  Is there a new K&N that allows the use of the stock filter cover?  If so let me know!

Jeff

[clyde]

thanks Jeff, that was very helpful, are ther any other "standard modes"?
ernie

[fishhuntcutwood]

It's not a performance mod, but all of my saws have full wrap handlebars on them-even the 361 as they're now available from USA Handlebars.  It's a personal preference thing.  I ran my buddy's 036 this past weekend, and it's half wrap handle bar felt awkward and restrictive to me.  Alot of guys don't like full wraps, but hey, I do, and when I get a saw it'll have one on it.

Jeff

[rahtreelimbs]

It's not a performance mod, but all of my saws have full wrap handlebars on them-even the 361 as they're now available from USA Handlebars.  It's a personal preference thing.  I ran my buddy's 036 this past weekend, and it's half wrap handle bar felt awkward and restrictive to me.  Alot of guys don't like full wraps, but hey, I do, and when I get a saw it'll have one on it.

Jeff

Anyone have a link or phone number for USA Handlebars???

[fishhuntcutwood]

I've gotten mine through Madsen's, and I've never spoken directly with USA.  I guess Bailey's used to carry them, but not anymore.

Madsen's only advertises handlebars for Stihl, but I've seen them for Husky's, so they're out there.

Jeff